Media Releases

Adding to the growing list of warnings of the negative impacts of Labor’s Big Housing Sledgehammer, Master Builders ACT yesterday raised concerns Labor’s Housing Tax would result in a hit to the housing industry n the ACT. Data commissioned by Master Builders ACT found the impact of Labor’s sledgehammer to the housing industry in the Territory would result in: 680 …

Pegasus, a not-for-profit community organisation help people with disabilities develop fitness and boost confidence through horse riding will see upgrades and accessibility improvements to their facilities thanks to a $48,000 grant from the Liberal-National government. The investment is part of the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant program that is upgrading local facilities across Australia and the ACT, helping to drive increased …

Students and staff at Mother Teresa School in Harrison will benefit from the extended administration area and staff facilities thanks to $600,000 in funding from the Liberal-National Government. Senator for the ACT, Zed Seselja, officially opened the new facility yesterday on behalf of the Minister for Education Dan Tehan. “It was great to visit Mother Teresa School and see the …

The Liberal-National government is investing in our local sporting facilities by delivering $50,000 to the Molonglo Juggernauts AFL Club to upgrade and improve the facilities at Stirling Oval to help increase and diversify participation and get more Canberrans involved in sport. The investment is part of the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant program that is upgrading local facilities across Australia and …

Following extensive consultation by the National Capital Authority (NCA), the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories, the Hon Sussan Ley has approved an amendment to the National Capital Plan (the Plan) to facilitate the implementation of the City and Gateway Urban Design Framework. Ms Ley said an amendment to the Plan was required to give legal effect to …

The Liberal-National Government has taken a huge step towards boosting competition and improving customer experience by levelling the playing field for cooperative, mutual and member-owned firms by passing historic legislation through the Parliament yesterday. The legislation will substantially increase the ability of co-operatives and mutuals to raise the funding they need to grow, innovate and compete in their sectors. “Prime …

The 2019-20 Budget is the next stage of the Liberal-National Government’s plan to build a stronger economy and secure a better future for all Australians. Senator for the ACT, Zed Seselja, said the Budget delivers the first surplus in more than a decade, creates more jobs, lowers taxes and guarantees essential services like schools, hospitals and roads. “After more than …

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $50 million to fund upgrades to the Australian Capital Territory’s Kings Highway corridor and the duplication of William Slim Drive. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the upgrades will improve safety, bolster freight efficiency, reduce travel times and ease congestion for northern and eastern Canberra. …

Labor has finally revealed when their economy wrecking housing taxes will start – confirming that Labor simply doesn’t care about the impact their housing taxes will have on Australians or countless experts warning about the disastrous impact they will have on the economy. This comes just over a week after SQM Research confirmed that Labor’s housing taxes could increase rents …

The Liberal-National Government is investing more than $68 million to deliver better health care to the people of the ACT. This will include improved access to primary care services, including mental health, especially for young people, help for people with eating disorders, drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, new critical hospital infrastructure, research, and improved care for senior Australians living in …